Trump, national parks

How federal hiring freeze could get 'scary' for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
President Trump's hiring freeze forced national parks to rescind more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions.
Trump’s hiring freeze creates ‘scary time’ at National Park Service
From a hiring freeze that could cripple parks during the upcoming busy season to a blanket invitation sent out to all federal employees to resign, NPS staffers have faced a volley of presidential edicts unusual for this early in a new administration and aimed at cutting their ranks.
Trump’s federal hiring freeze could have a ‘disastrous’ impact on national parks in summer
Washington state is home to three national parks that rely on seasonal workers in the summer when there are hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Federal hiring freeze to challenge National Park properties
A Trump administration hiring freeze is turning many experienced National Park, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management seasonal workers to other industries.
How could a federal hiring freeze affect the National Park Service?
President Donald Trump has issued a federal hiring freeze for federal civilian employees, which could affect seasonal workers at National Park Service locations.
How Long Will The Federal Hiring Freeze Last? Implications For Government Employees
How long will the federal hiring freeze last? Learn about its implications for government employees, job candidates, and college graduates.
Hiring freeze, 'resignation' offer could impact thousands of Park Service workers, including Glacier National Park
A federal hiring freeze and a letter that urges employees to consider resignation is already having implications in Glacier National Park and throughout the Park Service. The Hungry Horse News was able to confirm through a relative of a Glacier Park employee that they are unable to hire seasonal staff at this point.
How the federal hiring freeze will impact Acadia National Park remains unclear
We are hopeful that the park's able to do what they need to do with hiring this year, but it is a major aspect,” Eaton said. Friends of Acadia and Downeast
Hiring freeze, 'resignation' offer could impact Glacier
Glacier, like many large national parks, hires hundreds of seasonal employees each summer to operate campgrounds, clean bathrooms, pick up garbage, clear trails and as rangers, to name just a few jobs.
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America's National Parks May Face Summer Worker Shortage
Visitor needs at national parks could be seriously compromised this summer, following Trump's federal hiring freeze.
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How the New Administration’s Actions Will Affect National Parks
Will there be a shortage of national park rangers for the 2025 visitation season? NPCA shares how the new administration’s ...
U.S. senators warn that some national parks could close altogether
Senators warn of chaos and closures at National Parks following cuts and rescinded job offers to National Park Service ...
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NPS reels from hiring freeze
From a hiring freeze that could cripple parks during the upcoming busy season to a blanket invitation sent out to all federal ...